Can You Be a Christian and Not Go to Church?

Can you be a Christian and not go to church? In this short Ask Dr. E episode, Dr. Michael Easley walks through Hebrews 10:19–25 to explain why the Christian life is designed to be lived together. Salvation is rooted in faith alone—yet the “one another” commands throughout the New Testament show why spiritual growth, encouragement, accountability, and service flourish inside the local church. Whether you're struggling with church hurt, drifted after the pandemic, or wondering if community is optional, this episode offers clarity and grace rooted in Scripture. Key Topics -Why church attendance isn’t what saves you -How Hebrews 10 shapes the Christian’s call to gather -The three exhortations: Draw near, Hold fast, Stir up -Why the “one another” life requires a local body -How your gifts matter to your church—and why you matter to them Chapters 00:00 – Why This Question Matters 00:25 – Can You Be a Christian and Not Go to Church? 01:00 – Post-Pandemic Drift & Distrust of Churches 01:45 – Hebrews 10:19–25 Explained 02:35 – Draw Near: Access Through Christ 03:10 – Hold Fast: Hope Anchored in Our High Priest 03:55 – Stir Up One Another: Love & Good Deeds 04:40 – What “Stimulate One Another” Really Means 05:20 – Why You Can’t Live the Christian Life Alone 06:10 – “Not Forsaking Gathering Together” in Context 07:05 – The Power of the One-Another Commands 08:00 – Church vs. Mere “Community” 08:45 – Why the Local Church Needs You 09:20 – A Loving Push: Get Back to Church 🎧 Listen to full episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at michaelincontext.com If you've got a question for Dr. Easley, call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].